Nigeria - Child marriage
Women who were first married by age 15 (% of women ages 20-24)
Women who were first married by age 15 (% of women ages 20-24) in Nigeria was 15.70 as of 2018. Its highest value over the past 28 years was 26.70 in 1990, while its lowest value was 15.70 in 2018.
Definition: Women who were first married by age 15 refers to the percentage of women ages 20-24 who were first married by age 15.
Source: Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 26.70 |
| 2003 | 18.80 |
| 2008 | 16.40 |
| 2013 | 17.30 |
| 2017 | 18.20 |
| 2018 | 15.70 |
Classification
Topic: Gender Indicators
Sub-Topic: Agency
